peter.nicholls

Peter has provided economic analysis on a broad range of issues for public and private sector clients. As an energetic economist, Peter believes economics is relevant in any situation. He likes thinking outside the box to produce client-focussed solutions from different perspectives. Peter joined NZIER in 2010, fresh from completing an Honours degree at Victoria University.

Peter specialises in modelling, data analysis and forecasting. He compiles the Consensus Forecasts and writes NZIER’s weekly column in the National Business Review. Peter enjoys the variety of work that consulting brings, and is willing to assist clients in any field, in any way possible.

Peter writes NZIER’s weekly column in the National Business Review. This provides a clear and concise analysis of the latest statistical releases and economic news. Data selection and interpretation are used to ensure the results are tailored to the target audience. Peter has written on such diverse subjects as growth, employment, inflation, construction, tourism and the global economy.

The client wanted to know about the strengths and weakness of alternative prosecution models that could be implemented in New Zealand. We undertook an extensive review of foreign prosecution models, constructing result and cost effectiveness measures. We compared seven different models, using criteria such as characteristics, efficiency and governance. That allowed us to determine the relative benefits and costs of changing the public prosecution service.

The study enabled the client to gain a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative prosecution models.